It’s all about the neighborhood
This Saturday, December 12th on Upshur Street is the 10th Annual Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair, from 11:00am until 4:00pm along the 800 block of Upshur Street NW. Petworth News is one of the sponsors.
See a list of events and vendors, after the break:
Read MoreThe Friends of Petworth Library is having a book sale at the library next Saturday, December 12th.
Stop by and find some really amazing deals on books, CDs and movies. Your money goes to support the non-profit Friends group. Win win.
Read MoreTonight was the Holiday Windows event down on Upshur Street. I arrived late, but when I got there Willow Fashion was packed with people enjoying holiday snacks and what looked like some pretty good cheer.
Pics and more after the break:
Read MoreIt's getting to be Tis' the Season, and the Upshur Street businesses are celebrating with a Holiday Windows celebration. Come down to Upshur this evening at 6pm to stroll along the street and see the window displays, designed by local and well-known artists.
Read MoreNothing like the warm Fall weather... well, the kinda cold Fall weather... to bring neighbors together and find warmth in friendship.
Read MoreIf you have a youngster at West Elementary (1338 Farragut St NW) or live in the area, the school is holding a fundraiser next weekend to help get computers and other classroom supplies. Considering the time of year, they're selling Christmas trees and wreaths.
Read MoreBelieve it or not, it's 11 days until Hannukah and 29 days until Christmas -- the gift gifting season is quickly upon us! Luckily, you have some great local Petworth options for gifts for your friends and family. This Saturday is Small Business Saturday, when Upshur Street retail is offering discounts to help you save, while supporting our own Petworth peeps.
Check out some of the great deals you'll find this weekend after the break:
Read MoreJoin your Petworth neighbors and hang out at the Grant Circle Social at 6pm, Wednesday. Bring your kids, your dogs but not your stress -- it's time to kibbitz with your friends instead. Hope to see you there!
About Grant Circle Social:
Enjoy some neighborly conversation at the tenth monthly Grant Circle Social. A casual, no agenda gathering of neighbors in Petworth's signature green space, Grant Circle Socials are held from 6pm to 7pm the Third Wednesday of the month. Stop by on your way home from work, on your way to the grocery store, before grabbing a bite to eat, or while walking your dog. Stop by with friends, neighbors, and/or kids for 5 minutes or the full hour!
Sara Herrera-Kopetchny, who started the Petworth Dance Project this past summer, is looking for ways to bring the dance and non-dancing communities together, while supporting the Project. Her solution is a dance class series for all levels to enjoy. And while you dance and enjoy, you also get to help fund the 2016 season. Pretty cool. And it starts this Friday, Nov 20th at 7:30pm.
Learn more about the dance classes for everyone -- and how you can support this great Project >
Read MoreIf you can, now's a good time to donate food to those in need (anytime is a good time, actually).
The Petworth Community Market (and other local businesses) are accepting non-perishable Thanksgiving-related food donations at their food donation bin this Saturday, November 14th. All proceeds support the Mary’s Center 2015 Thanksgiving Food Drive.
See details, after the break:
Read More(Pic courtesy Roshani Kothari)
Tuesday night has a full schedule of events, from civic to professional to cultural.
- ANC 4C meets at the Petworth Library at 6:30pm for its November session. Unlike October's turbulent meeting, this should hopefully be a calmer meeting. (See the draft agenda.)
- Join CM Brandon Todd and other neighbors at the Ward 4 Young Professionals Happy Hour at The Pitch Tavern, 6:30pm
- Resident Roshani Kothari presents an exhibit and discussion: “Dreaming of Cuba” at Petworth Citizen Reading Room, 6:30pm
Want to learn more about the history of the Petworth neighborhood? Join a discussion about Lois Cooper's film, "Pride and Promise of Petworth" being screened at the 42nd Annual Conference on DC Historical Studies this Friday.
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Read MoreJoin the Ward 4 Young Professionals for a networking / socializing happy hour at The Pitch Tavern.
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Read MoreModernization of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library offers the opportunity to transform library services for D.C. residents. If Dr. King were alive today, what would be his hopes and aspirations for this project?
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Volunteer with the Friends of the Soldier's Home!
Join President Lincoln’s Cottage on September 19, from 10am to 2pm, for their free annual Homecoming celebration inspired by the Lincoln family’s time living on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, here in the Petworth neighborhood.